Denshoen Park

Densho-en is a facility where you can experience the traditional lifestyle of Tono. Traditional farm houses are reconstructed, along with the Kikuchi Family Magariya ( national important cultural property ) . There is a memorial museum of Sasaki Kizen, a famous storyteller of the Tales of Tono, a collection of folk tales on various mythical creatures, local customs, etc. You can also try activities such as making straw products, traditional toys, etc. At the restaurant, you can enjoy local dishes such as hittsumi ( dumpling soup ) and keiran ( rice dumplings with red bean paste in hot water ) .

VENUE DETAILS

adults 310 yen; elementary to high school students 210 yen Group admission ( 20 or more ) : adults 210 yen; elementary to high school students 100 yen

Access 1

Express Bus from Morioka Station
Kamaishi-Morioka Line
Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 8 Get off at Tono Station 1 hr. 41 min.
0193-25-2527 ( Iwateken Kotsu Kamaishi Office )
Ofunato-Morioka Line
Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 8 Get off at Tono Station 1 hr. 52 min.
0192-26-3730 ( Iwateken Kotsu Ofunato Office )

Access 2

Bus from JR Tono Station
Tsukumoushi Line
Get on at Tono Station Get off at Ashiaraigawa; 2 min. on foot from the stop 15 min.
0198-62-6305 ( Hayachine Bus )
Tsuchibuchi Line
Get on at Tono Station Get off at Densho-en 25 min.
0198-62-6305 ( Hayachine Bus )